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WF52 JOA

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

192,696 mi
Last recorded192,696 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 JOA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 192,696 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low efficiency

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting areas surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel

Pass 18 Apr 2023 186,859 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting areas slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 184,674 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe front mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe front mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 184,625 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe front mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe front mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 178,762 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 178,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 175,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 167,085 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 156,319 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 147,489 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 136,330 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 127,330 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 120,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 108,269 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 93,912 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,912 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,377 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn.

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Could not visually inspect rear pads.

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Slight seepage of coolant around thermostat housing.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 80,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Could not visually inspect rear pads.

Front brake pads 80% worn.

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Slight seepage of coolant around thermostat housing.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,442 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 64,497 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 50,042 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 43,136 miles

1/nearside sill damage

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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WF52 JOA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF52 JOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF52 JOA registered?

WF52 JOA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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